John, that's a really great tip! I hadn't thought about that before. The more I look around, I think I like the idea of Hickory because it's cheap, but very durable and looks nice. On that note......
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John, that's a really great tip! I hadn't thought about that before. The more I look around, I think I like the idea of Hickory because it's cheap, but very durable and looks nice. On that note......
Funny you should ask, I actually received an email today about Castelo Boxwood from http://www.rarewoodsusa.com/. I don't know if they carry a lot of it, but they had a certain-sized piece that was...
Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated! I was afraid of the Sapele splitting, so thanks for confirming my suspicion! I'm leaning towards African Blackwood or Rosewood because I love the...
Hey all,
I know this has been asked before many times, but I have a more specific question regarding the use of exotic wood used for chisel handles, mortise chisels included. I'll plan to use a...